The Role of Built Environments in Physical Activity, Eating and Obesity in Childhood

This study investigates whether changes in the built environment have had a direct effect on childhood obesity and whether improvements to encourage more physical activity and more healthful diets are likely to lower rates of childhood obesity. Research into the link between the built environment and childhood obesity is still in its infancy. Study authors argue that people who have access to safe places to be active, neighborhoods that are walkable, and local markets that offer healthful food are likely to be more active and to eat more healthful food.

This article was taken from The Future of Children. 2006;16(1): 89-108, Sallis, J.F., Glanz, K.

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Dropping the Ball: Schools Fail to Meet Physical Education Mandates

This series of documents presents findings from the California Department of Education’s records about the state of physical education in California schools. Records reveal a consistent lack of compliance throughout the state, regardless of the school district’s location.

This article was taken from California Center for Public Health Advocacy 2006.

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Food and Beverage Marketing on California High School Campuses Survey: Findings and Recommendations

This report outlines the influence of food and beverage marketing in the high school setting and makes recommendations for addressing the concerns this raises.

This article was taken from Public Health Institute, March 2006.

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Obesity and Student Performance at School

This review examines the research on the association between obesity among school-aged children and academic outcomes, school performance, and rates of student absenteeism. Research demonstrates that overweight and obesity are associated with poorer levels of academic achievement. Data on the association of child overweight or obesity with levels of attendance are too sparse to draw conclusions.

This article was taken from Journal of School Health Oct 2005; 75:291-295; Taras H and Potts-Datema W.

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Nutrition and Student Performance at School

This article reviews research from published studies on the association between nutrition among school-aged children and their performance in school and on tests of cognitive functioning.

This article was taken from Journal of School Health August 2005; 75(6): 199, Taras, H.

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Physical Activity and Student Performance at School

This review examines the research on the association between physical activity among school-aged children and academic outcomes. Findings suggest that the relationship between physical activity in children and academic outcomes requires further elucidation.

This article was taken from Journal of School Health Aug 2005;75(6), 214, Taras H.

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Diet, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behaviors as Risk Factors for Overweight in Adolescence

This study examines how diet, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors relate to overweight status in adolescents. Of the 7 dietary and physical activity variables examined in this cross-sectional study, insufficient vigorous physical activity was the only risk factor for higher body mass index for adolescent boys and girls.

This article was taken from Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Apr 2004;158(4):385-90, Patrick K, Norman GJ, Calfas KJ, Sallis JF, Zabinski MF, Rupp J, Cella J.

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